Companion Caregiver Job at Visiting Angels, Trussville, AL

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  • Visiting Angels
  • Trussville, AL

Job Description

Companion Caregiver

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Birmingham is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the Northern Birmingham area in places like Trussville, Birmingham, Alton, Chalkville, Moody, Leads, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • PPE Provided
  • Holiday Pay
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Direct Deposit
  • Weekly Pay
  • Overtime

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:
  • Managing light housekeeping
  • Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
  • Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
  • Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
  • Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
  • Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks

A Companion Caregiver must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

Companion Caregiver Job Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Reliable transportation to client visits
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
  • Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
  • A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
  • Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards
Shift Options
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • 8 Hour Shifts
  • 10 Hour Shifts
  • 12 Hour Shifts
  • PRN
  • Short Shift
  • Live-in

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Part time, Relief, Work at office, Shift work

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